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Made from fresh cassava flour and filled with various fillings such as pork, chicken, shrimp, mung beans... anyone who tries this dish will be enchanted by its flavors.
Quảng Bình's Tempting Bánh bột lọc Captivates Distant Diners
At first glance, when you see the plate of Quảng Bình's Bánh bột lọc, you may not be truly impressed, until you decide to dip a piece in fish sauce and taste it. There are two types of Bánh bột lọc you should try, the plain one and the leaf-wrapped one.
To make the cake, the cook must prepare many ingredients such as tapioca flour, cassava flour, small freshwater shrimp, pork belly, wood ear mushrooms, pepper, and various other spices. If making the leaf-wrapped version, clean banana leaves are used, dried, and cut into suitable pieces.
To make the filling, mix the prepared ingredients with spices like salt, pepper, let it marinate, then stir-fry until cooked in hot oil on the pan. The outer layer takes more time, requiring cold water, tapioca flour, oil, salt, stirred evenly over low heat until thick and elastic.
The outer dough is placed on banana leaves, filled with the filling, and wrapped. Finally, the entire cake is steamed for about 30 minutes before it's ready to eat. The process of making Bánh bột lọc in Quảng Bình style is simple, not too difficult, but requires attention to preparing the dipping sauce.
When using shrimp for the filling, you can utilize the leftover shrimp shells by boiling them in water for about 3 minutes. Strain the shrimp stock and mix it with fish sauce, add sugar, lime, and chili for a sweet and savory taste. When eating, you should experience a harmonious blend of sweetness and saltiness. The bánh bột lọc is soft, warm, and slightly crispy. It can be served with raw vegetables to enhance the delicious aroma. Price ranges from 15,000 to 20,000 VND per plate.
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourMay 28, 2018
